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  • Airman of the Week: Staff Sgt. Rachel M. Weis

    Name/rank: Staff Sgt. Rachel M. WeisSquadron: 436th Security Forces SquadronJob description: Police servicesPrevious assignments: Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, and Shaw Air Force Base, S.C.Dream assignment and why? Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily, because it is a beautiful island and would

  • Rock-stars in uniform: AF Academy band tours Baltimore

    There are those who claim that in these times of defense spending budget cuts, Air Force bands should be high up on the chopping block. For when one thinks of the world's leading air power - with its capacity to engage and destroy enemies on the far side of the globe - the first thought that comes

  • Cadets encourage Airmen to take the LEAD

    Cadets from the United States Air Force Academy visited the First-Term Airmen's Center June 8, 2012, to advise Airmen on their options for following in their footsteps. Two cadets, Cadets 2nd Class Feyisade Adeoba and Chris Haley, were able to share a unique perspective, having entered USAFA from

  • Service before self lives on in spirit

    When Senior Airman Elizabeth Loncki deployed to Iraq in 2006, the 23-year-old explosive ordinance disposal technician dyed her hair a conservative brown "to make sure the males did not pay too much attention to the new, blonde Airman." Her reputation, she decided, was not going to center around her

  • Airman of the Week: Senior Airman Andrew Brande

    Name/rank: Senior Airman Andrew Brande Squadron: 436th Comptroller SquadronJob description: Budget analystDream assignment and why? Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., because of the warm weather and ocean.Family: My wife, Stephanie, and my son, MasonFavorite movie: "The Boondock Saints"Favorite food:

  • Eagles' Rest Inn poised to win AF's best - again

    In regards to military lodging facilities: there are those with exceptional staff and beautiful facilities that provide their guests world-class services, comfort and care - and then there is the 2011 Air Force Innkeeper of the Year award recipient, the Eagles' Rest Inn at Dover Air Force Base, Del.

  • 436th SFS A nips 436 MXS B in softball

    The 436th Security Forces A team proved time and again Monday night its capability to come up with crucial runs and hits.The 436th SFS A team, down early in the game 6-0, overcame the deficit and defeated the 436th MXS B team 14-13 in American League intramural action June 11, at Dover Air Force

  • Fitness Center hosts All-AF volleyball camp

    The newest visitors at Dover Air Force Base, Del., are easy to spot: most of them tower over the average Airman, with huge verticals and forearms like leather from years of punishment; they are 16 prospective members of the All-Air Force Volleyball Team, and they have come from bases throughout the